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BK53 NVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,755 mi
Last recorded48,755 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 NVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 48,755 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 48,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper And Lower/Play In D Bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S And O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Underside Corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded still complete

rear axle corroded

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,221 miles

front and rear brake disc worn

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,712 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,548 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,066 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BK53 NVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK53 NVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK53 NVP registered?

BK53 NVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is BK53 NVP safe to buy?

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